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Portree, United Kingdom

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  • Highland, United Kingdom

    Hike to the Old Man of Storr

    5.0
    5 mi / 2099.7 ft gain
    You can reach the Storr car park at the base of the mountain on public transport (Bus 57, running 4 times a day from Portree), or leave a personal vehicle in the parking area on the left side of the A855 heading north from Portree. Still, the most brave hikers may walk from Portree up the coast p...
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  • Highland, United Kingdom

    Hike to the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye

    5.0
    4.5 mi / 1300 ft gain
    To arrive at the Fairy Pools, you must take the B8009 on the west of the Isle of Skye. The road runs through Carbost, where the “Talisker Distillery” is located. You will see a sign that says “Glenbrittle” and you will follow that road all the way to the "Fairy Pools Car Park", or just enter in t...
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  • Highland, United Kingdom

    Hike the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye

    5.0
    3.5 mi / 1115.5 ft gain
    The trailhead for The Quiraing starts at the summit of the road between Staffin and Uig.  Descend towards the Quiraing and loop around through the sheep's gate along the ridge back to your car.  There is minor elevation gain on the way back, but you are rewarded with amazing views of the isle.  I...
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  • Highland, United Kingdom

    Overnight at Lookout Bothy on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

    5.0
    3.1 mi
    The Lookout Bothy is at the northern most tip of the Isle of Skye at Rubha Hunish. It is a small, primitive hut that overlooks the North Sea. There are binoculars and whale charts, a shovel for a biff, but not much else by way of amenities – just amazing views and shelter from the wind and rain!D...
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  • Highland, United Kingdom

    Hike The Saddle via Forcan Ridge

    8.25 mi / 4500 ft gain
    This epic hike in the Scottish Highlands might top even the famous Ben Nevis. The hike is among the most greatest mountain range in all of the UK. Not only is this hike gorgeous, but it's also an adrenaline pumping adventure including grade 3 scrambling and legitimate route-finding. There are no ...
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  • Highland Council, United Kingdom

    Hike the Glenfinnan Viaduct

    1 mi
    An incredible hike/walk around the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a famous section of the railway in the United Kingdom. It is a very peaceful place and parking is very easy. There is a small stream in the area and if you go in late August or early September, you'll be surrounded by Scotland's famous wildfl...
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  • Glenfinnan, United Kingdom

    Hike to Corryholly Bothy

    5.0
    5 mi / 1640.4 ft gain
    The trail is easily found, and starts 100m down the road from the Glenfinnan viaduct and monument visitor centre in a small gravel carpark. Walk through the small gravel carpark and onto the paved estate road.   Follow this track as it gently sweeps through the Glen for 8 kilometres before turnin...
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Guides, Insights and Stories from Portree

Why I Keep Going Back to the West Coast of Scotland

Why I Keep Going Back to the West Coast of Scotland

Richard Smith

24 Photos from Our Night in the Lookout Bothy on Isle of Skye, Scotland

24 Photos from Our Night in the Lookout Bothy on Isle of Skye, Scotland

Nick Edmundson